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HP M220 802.11n Access Point
Configuration and Administration Guide
HP Part Number: 5998-3140
Published: September 2012
Edition: 1
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HP M220 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wireless Speed (5 GHz)Up to 867 Mbps
Wireless Speed (2.4 GHz)Up to 300 Mbps
ManagementWeb-based management
Wireless StandardIEEE 802.11ac
Wireless Standards802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency Band2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Ports1 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
SecurityWPA, WPA2, WEP
Security FeaturesWPA, WPA2, WEP
Operating ModesAccess Point
WeightVaries by region

Summary

Deploying the M220

Scenario examples

Illustrates network deployment scenarios for the M220 access point.

Using Quick setup

Overview of the Quick setup wizard

Introduces the Quick setup feature for easy configuration of the M220.

Quick setup wizard steps

Details the sequential steps involved in configuring the M220 via the wizard.

Security methods in Quick setup

Explains the available security methods (WEP, WPA/WPA2) for wireless networks.

Managing the M220

Configuring web server settings

How to set up HTTPS/HTTP status, port, and session timeout for the management tool.

System time configuration

Setting the device's system time and daylight savings preferences.

Working with wireless communities and authentication

Overview of wireless communities

Defines wireless communities and their role in network segmentation and settings.

Configuring global RADIUS servers

How to set up external RADIUS servers for authentication and authorization.

MAC authentication methods

Explains using MAC addresses for controlling wireless network access.

Wireless configuration

Wireless coverage factors

Discusses factors like interference and physical location affecting wireless signal range.

Selecting channels for optimal performance

Guidance on choosing optimal radio channels to minimize interference and maximize throughput.

802.11 n best practices

Recommendations for using 802.11n technology, including legacy client support.

Creating WDS links

Key concepts of WDS

Introduces the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for creating wireless bridges.

WDS configuration steps

Details on how to set up WDS links, including remote address and encryption.

Configuring Ethernet, IP, and VLAN settings

IPv4 configuration

How to configure static or DHCP-assigned IPv4 addresses for the M220.

VLAN assignment via wireless communities

Assigning wireless traffic to specific VLANs based on community settings.

Clustering multiple M220 s

Overview of AP clustering

Explains AP clustering for centralized administration and management of multiple APs.

Cluster formation criteria

Conditions and requirements for forming a cluster of M220 access points.

Maintenance

Configuration file management

Saving, restoring, and resetting the M220's configuration settings.

Software updates

Procedures for updating the M220's firmware and managing software images.

Tools

System log configuration

Configuring system logging levels, persistence, and depth.

Network trace configuration

Setting up packet tracing for network traffic analysis and troubleshooting.

Ping for diagnostics

Using the ping utility for basic network connectivity diagnostics.

Support and other resources

Online Documentation

Information on accessing HP's online documentation for the M220.

Resetting to factory defaults

Factory reset procedures

Steps to restore the M220 to its original factory default settings.

Using the management tool for reset

How to perform a factory reset using the M220's web-based management tool.

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